I am pleased to inform you of the availability of the Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho) Scholarship Program for academic year 2019 for the following categories:

1.Undergraduate Students

2.Specialized Training College Students

3.Research Students (Graduate Level)

Please be informed that samples of the application forms and detailed information has been forwarded to the FSM Department of Foreign Affairs, and the Embassy has requested that it informs the National and all State educational departments' of the scholarship program. With regards to original application forms, the Embassy will distribute them to all interested individuals. Please contact the Embassy for more information. June 29, 2018, 5:00pm will be the closing date for Undergraduate and Specialized Training College applications and July 27, 2018 is the examination date. Closing date for Research Students is on June 15, 2018 at 5:00 PM and the examination will be held on June 29, 2018.

Examinations and interviews will be conducted at the Embassy. However, if there are applicants from other States, we may ask your department to administer the exams and interviews on behalf of the Embassy. For further information, please visit the following websites: